Assistant Professor of Psychology
Delta State University
Posting Details Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Position Type
Faculty
Department
School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology
Posting Number
201201755
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Tenure Track
Salary Basis
9 month
If Other, Please Explain: Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic colleague to join our growing psychology program in a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist who wants to build a career at a teaching-focused university while maintaining an active scholarly agenda, mentoring students, and helping a small program think ambitiously about what comes next. Our size is one of our strengths. Faculty have the opportunity to know their students, develop new courses and experiences, contribute ideas that can actually become reality, and have a visible impact on the direction of the program. We are especially interested in candidates who are excited by the possibility of helping us grow - whether through innovative teaching, undergraduate research, new programs or partnerships, creative uses of technology, community engagement, or ideas we have not yet considered. Primary responsibilities include:
We are primarily a teaching institution, and excellent teaching and student mentorship are central to our mission. At the same time, we value scholarship and recognize that strong teachers remain engaged with the development of their disciplines. Faculty are encouraged to pursue meaningful scholarly agendas, collaborate with colleagues and students, and develop a professional identity that integrates teaching, research, and service. Qualifications
Candidates should hold an earned doctoral degree in psychology. Candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the doctorate may also be considered. Area of specialization is open. Rather than seeking a narrowly defined specialty, we are interested in candidates who can contribute broadly to undergraduate psychology education. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they are nearing completion of the doctorate. Applicants must demonstrate teaching experience and evidence of research productivity or a developing scholarly agenda. Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of psychology courses and contribute to the academic life of a teaching-focused university. Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree in psychology is preferred by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following:
Applicants should submit:
The anticipated start date is Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. This position may be particularly appealing to someone seeking a tenure-track academic home where they can develop as a teacher-scholar, work closely with students, and have a meaningful voice in the future of a growing psychology program. At a small university, good ideas do not have to remain small. We are looking for a colleague who would like to help us imagine - and build - what comes next. Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10/26/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Position Type
Faculty
Department
School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology
Posting Number
201201755
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Tenure Track
Salary Basis
9 month
If Other, Please Explain: Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic colleague to join our growing psychology program in a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist who wants to build a career at a teaching-focused university while maintaining an active scholarly agenda, mentoring students, and helping a small program think ambitiously about what comes next. Our size is one of our strengths. Faculty have the opportunity to know their students, develop new courses and experiences, contribute ideas that can actually become reality, and have a visible impact on the direction of the program. We are especially interested in candidates who are excited by the possibility of helping us grow - whether through innovative teaching, undergraduate research, new programs or partnerships, creative uses of technology, community engagement, or ideas we have not yet considered. Primary responsibilities include:
- Teaching undergraduate psychology courses and graduate courses in educational psychology using effective, engaging, and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Developing and maintaining a focused program of scholarship leading to professional presentations, publications, and, when appropriate, external funding.
- Mentoring students and involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, scholarship, and other high-impact learning experiences.
- Advising undergraduate psychology majors and helping students identify academic, professional, and graduate-school pathways.
- Contributing to the continued development and growth of the psychology program, including curriculum development and other initiatives aligned with the candidate's interests and expertise.
- Participating in service to the program, school, university, profession, and broader community.
We are primarily a teaching institution, and excellent teaching and student mentorship are central to our mission. At the same time, we value scholarship and recognize that strong teachers remain engaged with the development of their disciplines. Faculty are encouraged to pursue meaningful scholarly agendas, collaborate with colleagues and students, and develop a professional identity that integrates teaching, research, and service. Qualifications
Candidates should hold an earned doctoral degree in psychology. Candidates who are ABD and nearing completion of the doctorate may also be considered. Area of specialization is open. Rather than seeking a narrowly defined specialty, we are interested in candidates who can contribute broadly to undergraduate psychology education. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- A commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching.
- The ability and willingness to teach courses across the psychology curriculum.
- Evidence of, or clear potential for, an active and sustainable program of scholarship.
- Interest in mentoring students and involving them in research or other scholarly activities.
- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a small academic program.
- Interest in contributing ideas to the continued growth and development of the psychology program.
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates who are ABD will be considered if they are nearing completion of the doctorate. Applicants must demonstrate teaching experience and evidence of research productivity or a developing scholarly agenda. Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of psychology courses and contribute to the academic life of a teaching-focused university. Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree in psychology is preferred by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Experience teaching multiple areas of psychology.
- Evidence of effective and engaging college-level teaching.
- Experience involving undergraduate or graduate students in research.
- A scholarly agenda that can thrive within a teaching-focused institution.
- Interest in developing new courses, research opportunities, programs, partnerships, or other initiatives.
- A collaborative and creative approach to program growth and student success.
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter describing their professional preparation, teaching and scholarly interests, and interest in the position. We especially encourage applicants to discuss what they would be excited to teach, build, investigate, or develop as part of our psychology program.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Unofficial graduate transcript(s).
- Samples of scholarly publications or other representative scholarly work.
- Names and complete contact information for three professional references.
The anticipated start date is Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. This position may be particularly appealing to someone seeking a tenure-track academic home where they can develop as a teacher-scholar, work closely with students, and have a meaningful voice in the future of a growing psychology program. At a small university, good ideas do not have to remain small. We are looking for a colleague who would like to help us imagine - and build - what comes next. Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10/26/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled
Yes
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